Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Candy

I’ll be honest and this one started as a total lazy-day experiment because you know those hot Sundays when you just want to stay in light sleepwear and binge old sitcoms so yes it was that kind of day
So I tossed some chocolate and peanuts into the slow cooker while thinking “Eh we’ll see what happens” and spoiler alert because magic happened which means actual melt in your mouth crunchy sweet magic.

It’s kind of embarrassing how easy it is because there’s no oven involved and no stress at all and the cleanup is practically nonexistent since the first time I made these I thought I messed up because it looked too runny and too glossy but in reality I just had to let them set so it was a classic rookie panic.
And here’s the kicker because everyone thinks I spent hours making them while my cousin even asked if I’d started a candy business which I haven’t just yet.

Have you ever made candy in a slow cooker because if not then you’re about to become everyone’s favorite person at the next holiday party so no pressure at all.
Just don’t blame me if you end up “sampling” half the batch because it happens to the best of us.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 bag peanut butter chips
• 2 lbs salted dry roasted peanuts
• 1 block white almond bark, broken into chunks

How to Make Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Candy

Step 1

The first thing you need to do is prepare your slow cooker by spraying the inside with nonstick spray or lining it with a pot liner.

Step 2

Next, arrange the ingredients in layers, starting with the peanuts at the bottom, then add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips, then place the almond shells on top. Set the pot over low heat. Cover and simmer for approximately two to three hours. Do not stir while the ingredients melt.

Step 4

After the cooking time is up, gently stir the ingredients with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is smooth and completely combined. Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to spread the clusters onto a sheet of parchment or wax paper.

Step 5

Finally, let the candy cool and harden completely at room temperature for one to two hours, or you can speed up the cooking process by refrigerating it.

Kitchen Equipment Needed :

To make these yummy Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Candy you’ll only need a few basic kitchen tools

• Slow cooker at least 4-quart size
• Wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula
• Measuring cups
• Parchment paper or wax paper
• Cookie scoop or spoon
• Baking sheet or tray optional, for easier transport of candies

Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Peanut Candy

Don’t stir too early! Let everything melt completely before mixing for the best texture.

Mix up the flavors by using white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.

Don’t overcook the chocolate it can burn. Stick to LOW and check at 2 hours.

What to Eat with Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Candy ??

I like to have this cupcake for breakfast with a cup of hot tea. My husband likes it with his morning coffee as usual, and as for my kids, I serve it to them with a cup of hot cocoa. If I have any leftovers during the day, I like to have it with fruit juice or a cold drink, especially if the weather is hot.

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